'The Elm' on Tuscan Ridge,
Orlando, Florida - Guestbook

The following entries have kindly been left by
guests who have stayed in our villa

Date

Comment

Guest

January 2019

Having only got back on Sunday and the horrible jetlag kicking
in, I didn't have time to email you to thank you wholeheartedly. I
did write comments in your guestbook. Your villa is an absolute
credit to you, we normally holiday 4 times a year in the USA and in
2012 - 2014 rented a villa for the whole 12 months, so we can
honestly say we have been in lots of villas and your villa is
absolutely exceptional. There was nothing missing i.e. corkscrew,
can opener, you know (frustrating little things that mean so much
like when you have a can of tinned peas and NO opener lol).

Suzie & Anthony HarrisNorfolk, England

December 2018

Wow what can I say about The Elm!, after
a 3 + hour trip from FortLauderdale, we
were so pleased to reach the villa and although we arrived inthe dark already knew it was already going to play a big part
in making ourChristmas at Disney
magical!!After waking, the welcome pack
had everything we needed for a first
breakfast and with a Publix supermarket a short 5 minute drive away,
it waseasy to top up the fridge with
snacks.The Elm has everything we could have wished for, very well
stocked withcrockery and cutlery +
outside plates and cups for using on the outsidetable.Check in process was very simple, Gary was very easy to
contact and askquestions of during this
period and always very helpful and informative.Christmas Eve all sat
in the spa and sat around the fantastic pool watchingnye fireworks will remain with us forever, definitely two
highlights.We mainly visited Disney, Universal parks and shopping
outlets + of course the Cheesecake
Factory, The Elm is perfectly situated for all of these.andwas no more than a 20 minute drive from a great selection of
restaurants, Texas Roadhouse being a particular favourite.Overall, cannot fault the Elm and the contact with Gary and
Anne and would100% recommend to anyone.

Sam WhiteDevon, England

October 2018

Many many thanks for making our 3 weeker
a trip to remember.You know sometimes you
get holidays where from start to finish..nothing goes wrong (apart
from a lawn mower man cutting some wires..LOL) pre trip hotel was
great, car valet parking great, flight great, from touchdown to
leaving Avis garage one hour !!!!Arrived
at the villa in the dark, (good old TomTom) but took to it straight
away, and when we seen the pool and spa, we looked at each other and
just said wow !!We had an excellent stay
there, and we both sat outside on our last evening, and said "do you
know, I feel like I have had a holiday", and I think there is no
greater compliment we can pay you than to say thank you for allowing
us to rent your villa and for making our holiday.We completed just
under 1800 miles touring around, and even when we stayed at the
Hilton in Boco Raton overnight on our Miami trip, boy it was lovely
to get back to the villa, and get in the spa !!!We again escaped
Gatwick within 1hr and we were back home in Bristol by just turned
1000 so a great time from start to finish.

Jeff & Jacky BakerBristol, England

September 2018

Your lovely villa was perfect for Our
holiday, Our daughter was kept entertained with all that it offered,
the pool was lovely, quite and relaxing, Location was perfect, If
We get the chance to go to Florida again then we would be more than
happy to return to The Elm.

Craig & Kerry StevensHampshire, England

August 2018

We had a brilliant time as before, loved the pool again and had some
great days there! The upgraded TVs are a nice addition for when a
storm rolls in.

James VickersLincolnshire, England

June 2018

Thank you for helping to make our first “Big
Family Holiday” so special. Your help from the initial enquiry, all
the way through to your assistance whilst we were in the villa,
helped to make it such a fabulous experience; always so prompt,
friendly and putting us at ease. Thank you!The whole family loved the villa, from the kids, (and us),
jumping in the pool on the first night, (see below!), and excitedly
choosing bedrooms to closing the door on the final morning we loved
every second of our stay; a true home from home. The comfortable
and homely living spaces allow for true relaxation after long days
out at the parks, for which the villa is very well situated I might
add... With minimal traffic it took less than twenty minutes to get
to Disney World and it never took more than 25. Plus, the array of
restaurants and shops in the immediate area catered to every need
during our stay.The facilities in the
villa meant that everyone had something to do. In our time there,
from the youngest to oldest of our party we never heard the dreaded
“I’m bored!”. You have a truly lovely home on Tuscan Ridge and I’m
sure when we come back to Florida we’ll be in touch.

David & Sarah FarrowWoodbridge, England

May 2018

This was our second visit to "The Elm" and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
The villa was very clean and we love the layout of the villa. The
kids loved the swimming pool and made full use of games room. After
a long day at the parks, it was great to relax in the hot tub. Even
though it rained for most of our 2 week break, we were still able to
enjoy our trip by making the most of the villas facilities. We look
forward to staying in your beautiful villa in the near future. Thank
you Francis, Linda & family

Francis & Linda LeadbitterNorthants, England

April 2018

Sally added comments to the guest book in
the villa on the basis of ‘another brilliant time at Tuscan Ridge,
aided by excellent weather. The villa offers a great base to visit
the parks and explore the wider area. It has everything we needed
for a great, relaxing time - loads of useful helpful things, such as
pool towels, food boxes and cooler on top of usual villa and pool
equipment. Overall, a really well equipped and comfortable villa, we
loved every minute! Definitely recommend the jacuzzi after a long
day out and about!’We plan to return…!Best wishesAdrian & Sally

Sally & Adrian MooreHampshire, England

April 2018

We had a fabulous and very relaxing holiday in your lovely villa.
The villa is in a good spot but is very quiet.

Maureen & George GibsonDerbyshire, England

March 2018

From booking to arrival, I have nothing but good words to say about
The Elm on Tuscan Ridge. The owner kept in touch and was on hand
with a minor issue concerning the pool during the first day but
resolved it straight away. This is a villa which delivers exactly
what the advert promises, spacious, relaxing and very well equipped
for a home from home experience. It is ideally located for easy
access to the main I4 for the parks as well as providing numerous
local restaurants and the like along the 27 and 192.
Anyone booking here won’t be disappointed. The pool has an elevated
aspect meaning you’re not overlooked and provides the ideal space to
unwind after a hard day at the parks. If I’m lucky to get the chance
to pop back to Florida anytime soon, this will be my first choice.

Graeme & Maria ArmourTyne & Wear, England

Jan & Feb 2018

Happy New Year
to you and yours! You have a lovely home! It was so nice taking a
nap yesterday afternoon on the lanai! I’m sure we will miss a lot of
things about this place. Thanks! Danny and Janice

Danny& Janice FellerIndiana, USA

December 2017

Thanks for
letting us hire “The Elm”, the villa was excellent and the
pre-arrival information was really helpful. We really enjoyed using
the pool and hot tub and found that there was everything we needed
in the villa. The location is very central with good access to the
major roads and it’s also very close to the supermarkets and other
shops.We will certainly recommend your property to any of our
friends if they are looking for a villa in Florida.

Lynda & Gordon PatersonMusselburgh, Scotland

October 2017

We had a fantastic time the
house is lovely as is the pool and spa. I’ve recommended it to
several friends who are interested in visiting Florida. We won’t be
back next year as my daughter and her boyfriend we go with are
getting married and for some odd reason don’t want to go away with
us.We will def be back in 2019 though.

Donna & Graham BuddBristol, England

September 2017

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your
beautiful villa, it was Home from Home with everything to hand from
eating in to taking the cool box out to the beach and filling it
with the freezer blocks from the freezer and our drinks and snacks.
This is our 6th time in Florida and your villa is our best yet, we
have already recommended to friends and will most certainly return.
Thank you for the quick return of our security deposit, it helped
our ouch credit card bill lol.

Lisa & David FreshwaterBrentwood, England

September 2017

We loved 'The Elm', it was in such a great
location and was perfect for our trips to Disney! We loved the pool
and it was the perfect place to relax after long days at the parks.
The villa was lovely and clean and was equipped with everything we
needed - nothing was overlooked.
Definitely would recommend to anyone and would consider again on our
next trip to Orlando. Thanks Gary & Anne :)

Laura FairbrotherManchester, England

August 2017

We were both very happy with the size of the villa and the
facilities available. Very clean upon arrival and no issues at all
throughout the duration of our stay. The area was very tranquil and
there were no disruptions from any neighbours. Being so closely
situated to all the relevant parks and attractions we would highly
recommend The Elm to any potential visitors.

Josh ShepherdExeter, England

July 2017

We
loved the villa :-)

The villa is beautiful, very clean and well equipped. Loved the
location; being slightly higher than the surrounding villas, it
felt more
private and the elevated position of the house gave a nice outlook
from poolside, looking out onto wooded area at the back and
watching the balloons pass nearby in the morning

The
pool and spa are great and loved having shade with a fan and full
sun options on poolside!

Tuscan Ridge is a nice area
and is kept clean and tidy

All communications
that we have had with Gary have been excellent.

Very detailed
information received for entry into the villa and how to use spa
heating, etc…

Beds very
comfortable; my Husband prefers a settee that you can sink into,
but we didn’t spend much time indoors, so wasn’t really a
problem!!

If we return to the
area, we would definitely like to use the villa again and would be
happy to recommend :-)

Overall 10/10

Lynda & Lee PalmerBedfordshire, England

June 2017

Thank you for the short
notice booking of your home and have to say what a lovely home you
have. Very much enjoyed it our stay here and would love to come
again.Thanks again Peter & Barbara

Peter & Barbara WalkerLancashire, England

June 2017

We were delighted with the villa, it was
everything we had hoped it would be.We
found the villa to be clean, tidy and well presented. The outdoor
pool and Jacuzzi was great to and had the advantage of not been
overlooked. We found your instruction pack you posted very helpful
for directions and access to the villa. Both the location and the
Tuscan-Ridge housing complex i felt was
excellent to. I would not hesitate in recommending your villa to
others and would consider using it again in the future should we
return. Thanks againIan and Pauline

Ian & Pauline BaxterTyne & Wear, England

May 2017

Thank you Gary and Anne for renting out
The Elm to us - we loved the location, really quiet and very handy
for Disney and all the restaurants along the 192. The hot tub was
fantastic, very welcome after a long day at the parks, and the brand
new cushions on the loungers were extremely comfortable!! It’s rare
to find a villa in Florida which is easily big enough for a family
but not so vast that you’re rattling around it as a couple - The Elm
was just the right size. Hope to stay on Tuscan Ridge again in the
future”.

Thomas WilliamsonCheadle, Cheshire, England

May 2107

The villa was even better this time
especially with the updates you have made. The pool and pool deck
area is so lovely and such a suntrap - we really chilled out and
enjoyed just relaxing by the pool. The area is so near to Disney and
convenient for the I4 so even going to the beach is an easy run. The
villa itself was so well equipped with lovely towels and kitchen
utensils - nothing had been overlooked. We are already planning our
next visit and will definitely be in touch to check on availability.
Thanks again for a lovely stay. Kind regards Janet and john Eveleigh

Janet & John EveleighLeeds, England

April 2017

Anne and I have
just returned back from 'The Elm' and wanted to give an update as
this was a major maintenance visit this time!
Pool resurfaced – looks brand new again!
New Pool Heater
New Air Conditioning Unit.
New luxury beds.
New flat screen TVs with new 200 HD TV channel package.
New replacement pool cushions.
And several other updates just to keep our villa in tip-top
condition for our guests!
We will be updating the website shortly with new pictures so please
keep an eye on the website.
If you are on Instagram please follow #theelmontuscanridge for lots
of pictures. It would be great if any guests - past or future - can
tag any pictures of their memories! I'm sure there are a lot more
balloon pictures out there :-)

Anne & Gary - The Owners
:-)Essex, England

November 2016

The Elms was perfect and we thoroughly
enjoyed our stay...never did quite manage to use the spa pool, as it
was too cold, even with the heating !!!!
One tiny minor thing you might want to consider...the coffee machine
takes forever to brew, and I love my coffee on holiday first thing
in the morning...my wife and her friends were usually on their 2nd
or 3rd cup of tea before I got mine !!!!!
We will definitely come back again, though we might need a bigger
place for next year. I am also a fairly avid user of Trip Advisor,
so will leave you some feedback there.
Thanks for the very simple and easy to follow process...Best regardsNeil

Neil SkinnerAberdeen, Scotland

October 2016

Re our
thoughts on the villa, I made a comment in the book in the house and
left a quick review on The Dibb. The villa was perfect for us –
spacious enough for the 5 of us, without feeling like we are
rattling around. We stayed at Calabay Parc previously (using virgin
holidays) and found the utilities left in your villa to be far more
extensive and well considered, eg spare towels, pool towels, tons of
hangars, clear signage and notes, plenty of kitchen crockery and all
the other bits and pieces that have been really well thought through
in making life easier on holiday. The villa was very clean and felt
fresh and airy. The aircon is set to a nice temp, really liked the
spacious en-suite facilities in master bedroom. The info pack you
sent was great…..we took a sat nav and had one in the hire car, but
neither kicked in until circa 10 minutes into the journey…..your
directions were brilliantly clear and useful.When looking at villas on the web, the thing that really
appealed to me when booking your villa is the villas are not crammed
in and you have a nice elevated view. Your web page is really well
laid out and easy to use – the only thing I suggest is updating some
of the photos on the web…as:

·the
external areas are much more established since the photos were taken
with lovely palm trees and good planting

·
Also TV in family lounge area is now a flat screen (I am sure it is
an old style smaller TV in the photos)

·The
bedding actually used in the villa is more welcoming than the
bedding in the photos.

I know it
sounds really picky….but I don’t think some of the photos do the
villa justice in my opinion.We had a
great 2 weeks and will not hesitate recommending your villa to
family / friends.Many thanks Karen

Karen & Scott CampHerts, England

September 2016

It’s my
third visit to this villa since 2003 and as usual it feels like
home, it’s clearly been well maintained over the years.We will
certainly be using it again!With the
safes and alarm the villa feels very secure, the neighbourhood is
peaceful and was much needed after hectic days at all the parks.With the Interstate 4 just a short drive away its location is
perfect for everything that Orlando has to offer, there are loads of
places to eat and drink nearby and Walmart and Publix supermarkets
even closer for your villa essentials.If you do want to stay in the
villa instead then there’s plenty to do there with the table
football, the pool table and of course the pool.Not much more to say
other than recommend Texas Roadhouse down the road on the 192,
Mannino's pizza (takeaway) just down the road on US 27 and Manny’s
Original chophouse just a bit further down the US 27.

Darren &
Jennifer ClarkEssex, England

August 2016

Hi Gary, we thoroughly enjoyed our 11 nights at The Elm, despite the
hurricane! The villa is lovely with great facilities, very much home
from home. We spent the majority of the day out at the parks or
shopping and the found the villa convenient for access to the I4.
Coming back later in the day we were able to relax, use the wi-fi to
keep in touch with home, and enjoy a drink before bed time. The
alarms allowed us to feel secure during the day and night and it was
good to have a safe in the house, for storing passports etc. We
didn't use the pool but this was mainly due to being out all day. We
felt the price for the hire was very fair, and would recommend the
villa to others.

Robbie & Lorna, Scottish Borders, Scotland

July 2016

Dear Gary,
Thank you for your e mail regarding our stay at The Elm. Whilst
there we did write in your guest book which I thoroughly enjoyed
reading. We have stayed a few times in this area of Florida and this
is the first time we have had the opportunity to give written
feedback that other guests can read.We
thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was clean on arrival, had all
the facilities that we needed and was all fully functional. We
appreciated a few basics being left (dishwashing tablets, soap,
shampoo...) although not sure if you arranged this or the previous
guests did, either way it was a nice touch. We ate in a lot and I
found the kitchen well equipped and the equipment easy to use.The pool area was gorgeous and we spent a lot of time out
there. We did pay for pool heating but in hindsight didn't need this
in the summer and in fact your pool man had to turn it off at the
start as the water was spa temperature when we arrived!! We also
made good use of the pool table in the garage (we haven't always had
this) We didn't watch much TV but I think if we had we would have
been a little frustrated as the controller didn't work properly and
the card left with the channel numbers was inaccurate!When we went out for the day, it was always so nice to come,
to what we quickly referred to as, 'home'. The Elm is perfectly
located for days out at the parks, and other attractions as well as
the shops.It was the perfect holiday and
we were all very sad to leave, The Elm was definitely a big part of
that.Thank you,
Alison Folkard

Alison & Clive FolkardKent, England

July 2016

Enjoyed our return trip to Tuscan Ridge
after a 5 year break . Still think it is in a good position to visit
all parks. Enjoyed having a game of pool and chilling in the pool
on a nighttime will definitely return.
Linda

Linda & Stuart AtkinsonCo Durham, England

June 2016

Hi Gary, The
holiday was more than we could have hoped for. Everything was
perfect and we loved your beautiful home. There was a banging
problem with the plumbing in the bathroom which was sorted out
immediately so it caused us no problem at all.We have included
some positive comments in your book and would be happy to do so
when the online system is up and running.Many thanks again,Gayle and
family

Gayle RipperManchester, England

June 2016

Hi Gary,We got back yesterday and just thought we'd drop you a note..
Villa was just as perfect as I recall and would have no hesitation
in booking again if/when I return to the USA. Road works on the US
27 were a nightmare depending on what side of the road they were
working on so we'd just use champions gate or the I4, so didn't
really affect us much. When we were there in 2015 I came out to the
car one morning to find a large black snake basking in the sun, so
was always on the look-out....this time, totally different
experience....a large Armadillo taking a short-cut through the
garden..fantastic experience...even got a couple of pics as it ran
off :)Once again, thank you for trusting us with your beautiful
villa, both Helen and I had a fantastic two weeks, a large part of
which was due to the villa/pool/location.Kind RegardsJohn & Helen

John & HelenFife, Scotland

May 2016

Gary & Anne
Apologies for the delay in response. A busy weekend!!A few thoughts on The Elm, Sally did add comments in the
guest book in the villa which reflected the great time we had.This was our 7th visit to Florida, The Elm offered the best
villa accommodation that we’ve stayed in in that time. Location
proved to be ideal; a little away from the parks, so quieter but
within easy commute of all major parks, shopping and amenities. The
villa itself provides ample and flexible accommodation for a family,
we particularly liked the pool and outlook which allowed us to enjoy
the mornings and evenings, including watching the morning balloon
flights. Always helped by the weather, it’s a great outdoor space.
Facilities are good, with all day tho day well catered for.I hope
you find this helpful. A couple of really small items that we would
have liked (particularly for the longer days out) - cool box which
we could put food/drink in whilst we’re out in the parks and perhaps
a small selection of DVDs (there were some boxes but these were
empty) - we added a couple of DVDs, this was more for our daughter
as we enjoyed the late evening sun!We’re
hoping to visit again in 2018 with both of our ‘kids’ - by then
they’ll be 21 and 25 so may not appreciate this term!! Hopefully
you’ll be able to accommodate us.Best
wishesAdrian & Sally

Adrian & Sally MooreHampshire,
England

April 2016

Hello Gary,It's Chris, we had a fantastic
holiday and we got back safely thank you for asking, we are only
just getting over the jet lag and getting back to normal. Despite
being bitten by mosquitoes and sharing the villa with the red ants
for a while, we had a great time.I would not hesitate to recommend
you or your villa to my friends and family, we just need to start
saving up again and then we will get back in touch to see if the
villa is available.Kind regards Chris Beddoes

Chris & Liz BeddoesShrewsbury

February 2016

Hi Gary
and Anne, thank you so much for letting us rent the elm villa.The location was just perfect and the villa had everything we
needed.The pool was heated to a perfect
temperature. After a hectic day out it was fantastic to relax next
to the pool and so peaceful.Once again
thank you so much.Kevin and Janice Morgan

Kevin & Janice MorganLancaster, England

January 2016

We had a wonderful holiday we checked out
at 1pm the management company and you have been fantastic. We filled
in your guest book at the villa The Elm was a lovely spacious villa
everything you could need with great location your directions and
paperwork were brilliant. The Jacuzzi was great we used it most
evenings lovely and warm unlike the weather which was cold and wet
most days. the children loved the play station and I loved the
washing machine and dryer .We would definitely book again if we had
another trip to Florida. Thanks again for everything .

Michael & Katie Bull
Buckinghamshire, England

December 2015

As per
last year, we had a fabulous time and the villa lived up to my Mum's
expectations, she was very impressed with the homely feel.

Phil,Claire,Rob,Kelli,Hollie & Mason
Kent, England

August 2015

We had the most amazing and memorable time
and cannot thank you enough for the villa. For 3 weeks it felt like
home and was the Perfect spot for us. The villa was immaculate and
clean throughout with a great pool to retire to after a long day.
The villa is in a great location and we found being a little bit
south of Disney and international drive allowed us more freedom and
less traffic delays. Great restaurants around with Beef O Grady's a
great place for a local meal. We also enjoyed using the Italian
takeaway Dioromios (think that's right) as food was excellent.
Overall highly recommended villa and won't hesitate to use again if
we get chance to visit America in future. One final note is that
the communication with the owners was superb. Gary was excellent to
deal with and made everything stress free which helped a lot.

Matthew & Philippa Maher
Stoke on Trent, England

June 2015

I will certainly recommend the villa to
family, friends and colleagues. In fact a colleague is heading to
Florida in October so we had a wee look on the website - but of
course, you're booked up already for then. Thanks again Louise G.

Louise Goad,
Scotland

June 2015

"The
Elm" was like a home from home with every convenience taken care
of.It is on a very well looked after community and not overlooked by
any of the other villas, easy to find on the US 27 and close to the
Interstate 4.Very comfortable sitting area with an open plan kitchen
which is great to keep the family atmosphere whilst one of us
prepared some food .Great to have the walk in wardrobes and a huge
en suite bedroom. The pool was a very welcome dip at the end of a
hectic day in the parks and although the temperature was in the 90's
the heated Jacuzzi was wonderful to relax the muscles. As for my
teenage sons the pool table was very well used and the high speed
Internet access a godsend for them to keep up to date with all their
mates on social media sites (Twitter). We love Florida and hope to
return soon. Thanks very much for the use of your villa and
will keep you in mind when we return. I will also give your villa a
mention to any family or friends that intend visiting Florida in the
future. A quick mention for Paul who manages the villa for you who
was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Yours Thankfully
Richard

Richard Nash
Wales

May 2015

We had a great time in Florida and found the villa very clean and
comfortable with everything we required. We would not hesitate to
return here in the future. We and visiting Florida again from 11th
to 25th September this year and would have liked to book your villa
again but we see from the website that you already have a booking
for most of this time. Thanks again Colin & Pamela

Colin & Pamela Dunsire
Helensburgh

May 2015

The Villa was very clean and well presented, everything that we
needed for a holiday was provided. You even provided the extra of a
five foot long snake laying beside the pool one morning .After
consulting Google and finding it was not dangerous, I removed out
into the garden. The one improvement I might suggest around the pool
would be the removal of the 2 plant holders which looked out of
place with the dead plants in them. There was a problem with the
Pool pump which your management sorted out promptly, the Pool was
warm enough without any pool heat .I would certainly consider
renting the Villa again.

Ronald & Julia Carr
Northumberland

April 2015

The villa was excellent. It was spacious,
well maintained and had every possible item of equipment imaginable
for a home from home holiday (and more!). It was clearly well cared
for, very clean and your management company, Paul & Brenda were
fantastic. Very helpful & lovely people. The location was great,
near enough to the major parks but far enough away to escape disney
mania! The pool was lovely and our 5 year old daughter even learnt
to swim while we were there! We had a very memorable honeymoon (
thank you for the wine) and look forward to returning as soon as we
can! We will be recommending your villa to our friends and family.
Thanks again Jo & Rich

Jo & Richard Peace
Essex

March 2015

We had a lovely holiday in Orlando and found
your Villa 'The Elm' one of the best we have stayed in. Your villa
is very well equipped with everything we could of ever needed. I
was impressed with the amount of kitchen equipment you had and with
plastic plates, glasses and bowls for the pool area. The pool area
was well used after our busy days at the parks, water was perfect
temperature and plenty of chairs and loungers for us to relax on.
Sun was on the pool all day long and we were not overlooked by
anyone. The Villa itself was in a lovely road that is very well
kept. This is reflected by the inside, very spacious, comfortable
and clean. If I had to find a negative (and this is very hard to do)
I would say that the bathroom between bedroom 2 and 3 is a little on
the small side but this is made up for by the size of the en-suite
with bedroom 1 (unfortunately the Grandparents took this room). I
also loved the utility room being off the kitchen area. In the past
other villas have the washing machine and tumble dryer in the
Garage. All in all a beautiful villa that I would highly recommend.
Thank you also for the information pack you sent before we flew
out, seems you have thought of everything to help make your renters
settle in quickly. I will let you know as soon as the deposit has
been received. Once again Thank You Carol & Anthony

Carol & Anthony Smith
Hertfordshire

February 2015

As this was our first private villa rental there was a slight amount
of apprehension dealing with an owner direct however you made the
process as painless as it could be. The information before we
traveled and the level of equipment in the villa were the whole
reason I wanted to book with an independent owner rather than with a
generic company. The kitchen was so well equipped I'm sure you could
have catered for 20 without running out of anything ! As the weather
wasn't at it's warmest this February it made your south facing
pool/lanai area even more important as it got the sun all day and
was sheltered from a cold wind. The pictures on your website made it
very clear what to expect and was one of the reasons I booked. Thank
you for arranging a grill for the week, it was used every day (I use
mine in the UK year round so the idea of not having one in Florida
was at the front of my mind) Cheers, Rob & Adeline

Rob & Adeline Jackson
Reading

January 2015

Having just returned back from our 'Annual
Maintenance' trip as we like to call it, everything is looking in
tip-top condition. We are always pleasantly surprised when we walk
in and find how well our villa has been treated by our guests -
thank you all :-). Also a big thank you to our local Management
Company who oversee everything! However, this does not stop Anne
from making sure the villa looks like the first day we walked into
it when it was brand new! What with Anne's (Mrs. Bleach :-))
cleaning and me painting and pressure jetting everything and making
sure everything is working as it should be, you will get what you
see on our website :-).

Just a quick thank you to all our guests -
especially all those that have returned over the years! - and their
recommendation to friends. Without you all, we wouldn't be in
business - THANK YOU!

Gary & Anne (The owners :-))

January 2014

We really
enjoyed our stay at 'The Elm' and would certainly stay there again
if we go to Florida. We found the house to be comfortable, clean and
well-equipped and in particular really loved lounging by the pool.
The house was within easy travelling distance of all the theme parks
and International Drive, but far enough away from the hustle and
bustle of Orlando. All in all, a very enjoyable stay and we would
thoroughly recommend 'The Elm' to anyone holidaying in Orlando.

Hope to
stay again soon!

Kathleen & Shaun McDonald, Flintshire,
North Wales

December 2014

As a group of 4 Adults and 2 Children, The
Elm is a perfect size for us. It’s location is great for visiting
the major parks – Disney, Universal, Legoland and Busch Gardens –
but it is also ideally situated to explore further afield too. With
US 27 Highway just outside the development entrance it’s very easy
to get on the I-4 and drive to any of Orlando’s, or indeed Central
Florida’s attractions.There are plenty of great restaurants and
take-aways within easy reach, there are several large stores
including Walmart and Publix a 5 minute drive away, and a Walgreens
is just a mile away. The villa itself is spacious, well decorated
and well equipped (better equipped than other places I have stayed
at) and the local management company could not have been more
helpful to resolve a minor issue we had (missing paperwork for park
tickets). Every room is comfortable and pleasantly decorated, so it
really feels like a home from home. The kitchen has everything you
need to cook a meal – plenty of cookware, bakeware and general
kitchen gadgets, but with affordable restaurants and take-aways so
close why would you cook? (We choose not to use the takeaway spinner
on the fridge!)The Pool table and Table Football (Foosball) are a
nice touch, as are the Playstation consoles. With more than enough
TV’s, hi-fi’s, board games and card games all available too, you’ll
do well to leave the villa at all! The pool area is also very
comfortable, nice-sized seating area with plenty of comfy chairs and
loungers. The Jacuzzi/hot-tub is a delight to relax in after a long
day walking around Mickey’s place!! Thank
you for all your advice and assistance, we will definitely be going
back.

Phil,Claire,Rob,Kelli,Hollie & Mason
Kent

November 2014

Villa was lovely
thanks, we had a problem with the internet connection when we first
arrived but it was sorted for us straight away and was fine from
then on. Everything else was great (apart from the weather, we have
never known it so cold!!) so didn't get a lot of chance to sit
around the pool like we had planned. The bed was extremely comfy.
Hopefully it was left nice and tidy, as there was only the two of us
we tried to keep it as clean as possible.

Rachael Rogers
Manchester

October 2014

We had a wonderful
time at The Elms, it was just what we needed after a hectic year,
the villa was lovely and clean and very welcoming. We were very
impressed with the Management Company, the one small issue we had
was dealt with promptly and efficiently and Paul was really
friendly. Spending our mornings relaxing by the pool before
venturing out was perfect, we used the pool everyday and on several
evenings after returning from our evening meal: a relaxing poolside
holiday with plenty of sunshine was what we wanted, and that's
precisely what we got. We would have no hesitation in recommending
The Elm to friends and family, it is a well appointed, well
maintained, well managed villa in a lovely quiet development, yet
only a short drive from the hustle & bustle, the best of both
worlds.

M Cowie
Manchester

October 2014

We all had a fantastic time and can honestly
say we couldn't find fault with anything. The location was superb as
were the pool and hot tub and pòol table. We would all love to go
back again next year. Thank you once again. Graham

Graham Collins
Kent

September 2014

I've
visited Florida on many occasions and normally always rent a villa.
This was my first visit to 'The Elms' and I was not disappointed.
The villa is located in a peaceful setting but close enough to all
the amenities you could want. It was away from the noise and traffic
of Kissimmee etc but not far to any of the parks, so it was really
perfect for us. There were only 2 of us staying however the villa
had plenty of space, and the furniture and fittings were of good
quality. The villa itself was spotless and maintained to a high
standard, a credit to the owner and their management company. The
pool area was quite large and plenty of pool toys to play with lol.
Although we visited mid September, we did opt for pool heat,
which was the right choice for me, I think there were a couple of
days where it may have taken us a bit to get in the pool without the
heat (I'm getting old:))
I'd have no hesitation recommending this villa to anyone, and if
anyone would like an independent view I'm happy for Gary to pass on
my email address

John McKinstray
Fife

September 2014

Well our 2nd stay at The Elm, was just as good as the first even
though there was a six year gap between visits. The Elm really is a
home from home. It's spotlessly clean, very well maintained and has
all the amenities that you need, from the frequently used laundry
room down to the free wifi. Whether your a family like we were on
our first visit or just a couple this villa has everything you need.
The location of the villa is perfect for us, it's away from all the
hustle and bustle of the theme parks, which enables you to sit and
chill with an ice cold drink by the pool in the evening enjoying the
peace and quiet. The only time we had to contact the management
company we got speedy and efficient service from them. I would
recommend this villa to anyone.

Sue Murphy
Salford

August 2014

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Elm
and the villa had everything that we needed. We had a few small
issues but Paul was great and managed to sort most of them out very
quickly.The location was perfect, not too far away from the parks
but far enough away to give us a lovely peaceful stay. We stayed at
Tuscan Ridge in the height of season but we could have been the only
ones there as it was so quiet. The elevated position of the villa
meant that we were not overlooked in the pool area which was great
and needless to say, with two excited children, this is where we
spent most of our time!The only slight criticism, if we had to make
one, would be that some of the fixtures are a little tired (the
fridge had to be repaired a couple of times when we were there and
the digital display on the oven was missing some of the lights which
made it difficult to tell what the temperature was) but these are
really only minor niggles and certainly didn't make our stay any
less enjoyable.We would definitely stay in The Elm again (and hope
to in the not too distant future) and would recommend it to anyone
for the location, the quality of the villa and the helpful and
friendly service from the owners, Gary and Anne and Paul at the
management co.

The Kempson's
Sussex

July 2014

We loved
your villa. The location was perfect, close enough to all the
attractions and a really nice quiet area to return to after the
hustle and bustle of the parks. Neve and Charlie especially loved
having their own pool ( I think they enjoyed the pool more than
anything else!) The villa had everything we needed and it felt like
a real home from home. It was great being on a slightly elevated
position too, giving us that feeling of seclusion. Paul & Brenda
were great too (we only had to call them to change a battery in the
smoke alarm, nut they were friendly and helpful) We've had a great
time and are already planning a return in the not too distant
future. Take care and thanks again.

Malcolm,Emma,Neve & Charlie Spence
Scotland

May 2014

The Elm is a fantastic property, and an ideal location for a holiday
in and around the Disney/Orlando area. Its very well kept,
spacious, and has everything you could need. Its situated in a nice
and quiet area, but close enough to everything you could possibly
need. The kids (all 4 of us) loved the pool and the games room. I
would recommend the property to anyone looking for a villa in
Florida, and we will be looking to book again if (when) we make a
second trip!

Gary
& Amanda Robertson
Scotland

March 2014

Dear Gary and Anne, It is our last day at
The Elm after a 5 week stay that was as wonderful as our last visit
2 years ago. Again your villa was the perfect spot for our escape
from what we hear was horrible winter weather at home. The spring
flowers should be raising their heads but instead we have been
pounded by snow storms as recently as yesterday. We will set out on
our drive very early tomorrow am (Thursday) and hope to be home in
Nova Scotia Saturday suppertime. It is our intent to take the good
weather with us! The pool has worked just fine since Paul fixed us
up on our arrival. Paul and Brenda are great people and take so much
pride in their work. Brenda brought us in a new blender and Paul did
a stand up job on the window blinds. Again Gary and Anne, thank you
for a wonderful vacation home and the seamless process in making it
happen. We are so appreciative! Cheers, Wayne and Barb

Barb Caulfield & Wayne Crossan,Nova Scotia, Canada

January 2014

We had an
excellent time thank you. The villa was everything we could have
wished for. The weather could have been a little kinder, however we
didn't let this spoil anything. I did write a little something in
the guestbook in the villa saying how we had enjoyed our visit. We
would certainly like to return someday and would highly recommend “
The Elm” to others.

Keith & Kim Barratt
South Yorkshire, England

December 2013

Well I am
absolutely thrilled and want to take this opportunity to say thank
you so much, This trip was our 4th visit to Florida and the best one
to date. Your villa is outstanding, loved every single bit of it, u
have made it like a home from home, (although cooker took a lil time
to get used too, u probably heard how I burnt pizza) can laugh about
it now. Brenda and Paul are lovely too, called in to say hi and give
us few tip where to eat and visit. We have loved it so much were
planning another visit to your lovely villa, fingers crossed for
next year!!
Loved the guest book, loads of positive feedback and I left a 2 page
comment, lol, was perfect. Boys loved your games room, pool and the
WiFi was a huge benefit to us all as we could keep in touch with
home. Oh and Christmas decoration were lovely too, I could go on an
on.
For the first time I was so sad to leave as it was so lovely, my
perfect holiday, again thank u all for making it perfect an we all
look forward to our next stay.

Tracy, Eric, Nicole, Chris and Jamie
Wallasey, England

November 2013

We had an amazing time- some very special
memories made. The villa was perfect, nothing we could think of to
add to improve it. We would live to stay there again and I think
Johnny is planning on calling you sometime to discuss it.
Thank you again so much for letting us stay at your wonderful villa.

Jonathan & Bethany Webb
Warwickshire, England

October 2013

Hi Gary and Anne. We arrived home safely
today and we have had a truly fantastic holiday. We have fallen in
love with your bungalow and Tuscan Ridge is a particularly nice
community that we would happily recommend and return to ourselves.
We flew from Tampa and visited Busch Gardens so we were ideally
located between our north and south travelling requirements.The
first impression we had was that your place is very spacious. The
open plan feel was welcoming and light but the reception area at the
front gave some seclusion if needed. The kitchen was well appointed
and the laminated notes with tips and guidance is a great idea. The
extras such as cooler boxes and water sprays are an excellent
unexpected extra that really came in handy. Michele and I absolutely
loved the master bedroom with walk in wardrobe and double style
en-suite. Just perfect! The other bedrooms were ideal for our party
with comfy beds and plenty of storage space. We did not seem to have
time to play pool or table football or any of the indoor games for
that matter, but had we had a quieter itinerary then these would
have been ideal. We did however use your pool and spa. Quite simply
amazing. We loved it and this layout was a must for our group. The
outlook is so private! When we arrived the place was spotlessly
clean. The welcome pack seemed good value and the way that the
bathrooms and bedrooms were presented was beautiful! We had cause to
speak to Paul and Brenda your management people on a few occasions.
We were very impressed. They responds promptly to our call and on
meeting them they were very helpful and friendly. We manage a UK
holiday rental in Devon and I wish that I could locate someone like
your management team to look after my place! Very impressed!
Overall I would rate the location as 9/10, the accommodation as
10/10 and your overall service, welcome package and management team
as 10/10 also. Thank you ever so much
Michele and Alun

Michele & Alun Davies
Gwent, Wales

October 2013

Just returned from your villa again and
would just like to say thank you! It really is very comfortable with
everything you could think of to make your stay perfect! Could you
please pass on our thanks to Paul and Brenda as we really
appreciated their prompt help with regards to the safe. A few
stressful hours with no access to passports money or travel
insurance etc!! Just wish we had the problem earlier as they told us
about some really interesting places to visit off the usual tourist
map but only had 1 day left. Once again many thanks and hopefully be
back soon!

Hilary,Paul,Ewan & Daniel Jones
Scotland

September 2013

You have
beaten us to it, we were going to drop you a line letting you know
what a fantastic place you have in Florida. We met Paul and Brenda
literally 5 minutes after our arrival. Paul and Brenda were
fantastic, they showed us the finer details of the pool, Jacuzzi,
and the security system which was actively doing its job just prior
to their arrival. They made us feel very welcome, and reassured us
that if we needed anything to contact them. The Elm was spotless
and very comfortable, we had a fantastic stay and realised that we
should have booked 3 weeks instead of 2. We have taken a video to
show family, friends and work colleagues who are interested in
renting a villa in Florida, so we will be highly recommending The
Elm. Manny’s steak is fantastic, we went twice during our stay and
was a memorable experience.We had a fantastic time and will
certainly be back again, thank you for your warm hospitality and
look forward to booking with you again.

James,Lou & Tom Brady
Cheshire, England

July 2013

The Villa was wonderful, could not have been
any more perfect. Once we all got the hang of the emergency alarm
on the sliding glass door all was well!! The location was wonderful
and we loved every single thing about our stay. It's great how you
are slightly elevated and you don't feel overlooked whatsoever.
It's nice to sit there and look at that gorgeous palm tree and over
the rooftops to the woods beyond. Ryan got up early one morning and
ran up to the main road to photograph the balloons overhead.....I
managed to see two disappearing into the horizon! Paul and Brenda
could not have been any more helpful and kind they were great. I
would not hesitate to recommend the Villa to friends and family and
certainly will do so going forward and we would love to stay with
you again.

Jennifer & Jeff Leonard
Dorset, England

June 2013

We had a wonderful stay in Florida in your
beautiful villa. We had altered our travel arrangements slightly to
arrive two days earlier than expected in orlando, staying at a
nearby hotel for the first two nights before traveling to The Elm on
the 27th. The house was very clean, spacious and met all our
requirements....you seem to have thought of everything! The pool
and football table in the garage were very well received!!! It was
great to be able to come back to such a nice home after a busy day
in the parks. The children made great use of the pool, their
swimming improved immensely. I will certainly recommend your villa
to anyone going to Florida and hopefully we will return to it
ourselves in the not too distant future.

John & Louise O'Connell
Co Cork, Ireland

February 2013

My stay in February 2013 was my 5th
at The Elm since May 2007, the 4th since October 2010 and
7th overall in Orlando.
Over the years I’ve come to consider the villa as my home away from
home.
Gary takes great care of The Elm and even after the 3 years break
between my first and second stay I couldn’t see much difference, as
if the house hadn’t aged (I had small videos taken back in 2007 with
my camera to remind me). The flat screen TV was the only noticeable
change.
The house is well equipped, in great condition and there are plenty
of onsite activities for those days when you do not feel like going
out. My personal favourites would be the PS3 and the pool / Jacuzzi.
The neighbourhood is always quiet, but not deserted off season which
is reassuring safety wise. There are multiple grocery stores nearby
(Publix, Wal-Mart, Target), quite a few restaurants and take away
options. This time I went to Universal Studios and it took me a
little over 35 minutes to reach the park using the I4 outside of
rush hour. The management company is
just a phone call away should you need anything

Olivier Chervet
Dublin, Ireland

November 2012

The villa was truly superb - everything you
need for a little bit of luxury home away from home. It's apparent
from how well the place is looked after that you both have great
pride in the villa - down to all the little details such as proper
duvets, books and a vast array of everything you could possibly
need. The villa was a little taste of paradise for our honeymoon.
It's always going to be somewhere special to us and we hope that
it's somewhere we will return. Thank you for having us.Best
wishes Paula and Niall

Paula & Niall,

Nottingham, England, UK

October 2012

We had a great time at Tuscan Ridge.
Very peaceful, good weather and your home provided everything we
needed. I am a Landlord myself here in Edinburgh and appreciate the
effort you have taken to provide a home from home in Florida. I was
impressed with the general state of decor and the cleanliness of the
flooring was notable-an area quite often overlooked. Not being
great fans of the hullabaloo surrounding the 192 we also appreciated
being far enough away from the crowds but close enough to get to the
Olive Garden in a gastronomic emergency. Having Dominoes just down
the road was a curse as well as a blessing. The Parmezan bread bites
were yummy. Met a few of your neighbours walking their dogs. Nice
folks. It was great having our own pool - we are used to sharing at
the Satellite Beach Condo. Having an Edy's lime lolly before it
melted was simply wonderful..and the strawberry ones and the peanut
butter ice cream. Also peanut butter M&Ms.. There was also some Key
Lime pie.....Left the pink ring and the green noodle for the next
lucky people. Thanks again.
Catherine Sinclair

Catherine Sinclair,

Dunfermline, Scotland, UK

September 2012

Well, what a wonderful time. There is so much planning and thought
that goes into a successful Florida holiday. Gary and Anne, your
spacious villa was perfect for our family for so many reasons.
Comfort and quality - yes. Proximity to the parks - yes. Quiet and
relaxing - oh yes! Your support from our initial enquiry through to
the day of our departure was exceptional, clear concise support
packs, information and instructions. You should be very proud of The
Elm, it is a huge credit to you.

Great Memories

The Bethel Family,

Chester, England, UK

August 2012

Just wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks for villa over
over the past couple of weeks. The villa is well equipped, well
positioned and very clean. I would happily recommend the villa to
anyone asking

Tony Hatchman,

Welwyn, Hertfordshire,
England

August 2012

We had
a wonderful 3 weeks in Orlando made even better by staying at ‘The
Elm’. The villa was lovely, fully equipped with everything you could
possibly ever need. It was very spacious and clean and we all
especially loved the pool area, great to cool down in after a busy
day at the parks. The location is great even in the busy peak time
we went it only took about 20 minutes to get to the parks and lots
of restaurants and supermarkets were close by too, although we
mainly stayed at the villa to eat as we loved it so much it seemed a
pity to be out at the parks all day then go out in the evening as
well. My favourite time was chilling by the pool in the evening with
a glass of wine while the kids played in the pool . The kids also
loved the games room and PlayStation’s that were provided, it seems
you thought of everything. The whole process was very professional
and well thought out. Thanks for the welcome
pack and the phone call. If we are ever lucky enough to visit
Florida again we would most definitely choose ‘The Elm’, just
perfect. Thanks again

The Taylor Family,

Sheffiled, Yorkshire,
England

July 2012

We had a fantastic
time in Orlando and am sorry that we didn't complete the comments
book but we were in a hurry having crammed one last day at Disney.
The villa was perfect, we all loved it and it was very clean and
fantastically well equipped, we would be more than happy to use
again and recommend to others. We thought your service was very
professional, so thanks once again!

Fiona & Eddie
Williams,

Clacks, Scotland

July 2012

We had a wonderful holiday in Florida and your villa was perfect for
us – it was ideally situated for the I-4 and we had no
problems/delays driving to and from the theme parks. ‘The Elm’ is
very well-equipped and we certainly had everything we needed - you
seem to have thought of everything! We spent a few “chilling” days
at the villa (to recover from ‘The Mouse’!!) and being able to cool
down in the pool was wonderful (the kids also loved the pool table
and spent a good few hours in your garage to get a break from the
sun!).Should we return to Orlando, we will certainly consider
renting your villa again and will definitely recommend it to any
friends holidaying in Florida. Many thanks again for the use of your
villa.

Bob & Pauline Arnott,Fife, Scotland

May 2012

The Elm
was great, the pool & jacuuzi was extremely nice to come home to
after a day at the parks. It was also good to be able to have a few
games of pool in the evenings when were at the villa. I would
certainly recommend it to friends and family who are wishing to rent
a villa in Orlando.

Andrew Lancaster,Wilmslow, Cheshire, England

April 2012

We loved the villa! it had everything you need to sustain
yourself, everything was so easy in regards to accessing it on the
first day etc and we are already planning on returning to the Elm
but with more family as not to feel so guilty that we only used one
side of the villa!!

Thank you for all your help through the process, we appreciated the
phone call and the Wine/beers!
We will definitely be in touch in the future.

Danny & Gemma English,Gloucester, England

March 2012

Our
stay at “The Elm” was perfect from the first contact we made with
Gary and Anne, to the last moment we sadly closed the door on our
departure. The booking process was seamless, the location and all
the amenities of the villa one could think of, far exceeded our
expectations. We even wondered if the perfect weather we had, 27 of
28 days being sunny, was ordered up especially for us. Friends and
family that visited all said this was the villa they wished they had
rented. We were also very impressed with the property management
people, Liesl and Fintan. They were friendly and charming and very
responsive to any minor request we may have had.

“The Elm” is a gem and it would be a pleasure to stay again on
another visit. We would definitely recommend it to our friends.
Truly a home away from home!

Thank you so much,

Barb Caulfield & Wayne Crossan,Nova Scotia, Canada

February 2012

Just a quickie to thank yourself and Anne for letting us use your
home in Florida for our recent holiday. I have to say I am impressed
with the whole booking process although there is a lot to read, but
that can’t be helped but you planned everything from maps, pictures
and instructions on how to get to the villa, fantastic. We have been
to Florida on four previous occasions but have never stayed in a
villa. You need to advertise it as the “Mansion on Tuscan Ridge” not
villa, we did not know what to expect but I wished I had put two
pairs of swimming trunks in a plastic bag and got on the plane
because we needed nothing else, as you are aware we have two
children and we were aware of the fact we would be stopping in
someone else's home so we packed plastic plates, cups, towels, toys
etc. and filled three suitcases to the limit and dragged them across
the Atlantic. When we arrived at the villa we could not believe how
much was in the place pushchairs, cot, extra bed, washing machine,
tumble dryer, pool table, table football, toys, games, a television
in every room, the lads thought they had died and gone to heaven.
the kitchen wanted for nothing there is every “gadget” you need to
cater for fifty guests! Then to top it all “the pool”, I could not
get the lads out, they swam every spare moment they had, I could not
fault the place at all and when we return to Florida I will be
contacting you again, in the meantime please feel free to give my
contact details to anyone who wants information on the villa, I
would be more than pleased to confirm what I am sure you are telling
them anyway.Thanks for everything. Mark

The Ferguson Family,Solihull, England

February 2012

We all had a great time staying at the ELM. The ELM is well
furnished and clean and the ideal size for our family of four. Of
course the first thing the kids did was to jump in the pool and
stayed in the pool most of the day. The kids also enjoyed sleeping
in a bunk bed. All the parks are in easy reach as the ELM is very
close to the main highway. We stayed in February and the parks were
not so busy, so nearly no queuing. Again we have another brilliant
holiday in Orlando and we would recommend staying at the ELM

The Bruins Family,Crowthorne, Berkshire, England

December 2011

Our second visit to "The Elm" and it felt like coming home !!!
Fantastic weather helped us make the most of the true south facing
pool complete with glorious sunsets, just stunning !! Really
couldn't find a fault with the Villa, it's equipment or indeed the
local management company and as per our previous booking Gary & Anne
were fanastic to deal with from booking to heading home, always
thinking of the little things that make all the difference. A lovely
feeling to arrive on holiday after a long flight to find a fully lit
Christmas Tree, just wonderful. The Elm is in a great position to
get to all the Theme Parks with Disney being 10 mins door to
maingate, as well as being only a couple of mins from the I4.
Surrounded by Supermarkets (Publix, Target and Walmart) as well as
great Restuarants such as Outback, Carrabas, Chillis and Longhorns
to name a few, along with the Miller Orlando Ale House opposite
Target on the 192 for those Sports fans who enjoy a beer. We truly
hope to be able to visit again as soon as we can, in the meantime we
will be strongly recommending to all our friends and family. Thanks
Gary & Anne

The Lyon Family,Yorkshire, England

September 2011

My second visit to The Elm, the first one being the first year it
was built! I found
the place to be almost exactly like it was then, it
has been very well maintained and looked after over that period. The
Villa itself was immaculately clean and the surrounding area itself
is still very quiet and peaceful, perfect for those days when you
want to just relax by the pool. Everything you could possibly want
is just so close, Universal, Seaworld, Disney all within a 20-25
minute drive down the I-4. Two huge supermarkets just a 5 minute
drive away, and if you don't fancy cooking then there is a massive
selection of places to eat, too many to mention! Honestly cannot
fault The Elm at all, and already planning to come back for a third
time.

Darren Clarke,Southend, Essex, England

August 2011

We've just returned from two fantastic weeks at 'The Elm'. It's
located in a very quiet neighbourhood, which is ideal after those
busy days at the theme parks! The villa was very clean and in
excellent condition. The facilities there are brilliant, from the
south facing pool, to the PS3 a particular favourite of out teenage
son and my favourite the full size pool table. All the theme parks
are only a 15/20 mins drive and the supermarkets and restaurants are
only 10 mins drive. We cannot recommend this villa high enough!
Thanks Gary and Anne for everything.

The Rogers Family,Essex, England

August 2011

Dear Gary & Anne Just a few words to let you know what a
fantastic holiday we've had, made even more special by staying at
your villa. We were little unsure about staying in a villa but we
shouldn't have been, it really made our holiday. The directions to
the villa were spot on and we had no problems at at all finding it.
The space was great, having a 13 & 17yr old we all need our own
space which was welcomed with 2 teenagers!!. The Villa its self was
lovely and well equipped with all you need and more. The pool was
great just to chill by and have a cool down, having the laundry room
was a bonus it wasn't a chore to do some washing and I only went
home with a few dirty clothes which was great. I think one of my
best memories will be the morning after we arrived opening the blinds
and seeing 6 or 8 hot air balloons taking to the sky, it was a
breath taking moment. The service which we received from Gary and
Anne was second to none and all our questions answered. We will
definitely be coming back to The Elm. Julie & Simon Morgan

Simon & Julie Morgan,Walsall, England

August 2011

We stayed in this lovely villa for 6 nights at the beginning of
August 2011. The information and details given to us by Gary and
Anne were second to none. We arrived very late one night and found
the villa easily from the directions. The villa is beautiful and was
perfect for us. The two children loved having their own rooms, and
of course the pool. Everything was clean and in superb condition.
The locality was an excellent one. We would not hesitate in
recommending the villa and will do so avidly! It is the only
property we will consider staying in on future visits to Orlando.

The Mathison Family,Shropshire, England

June 2011

Fantastic house in an excellent location, perfect for a family
holiday. This house is located on a quiet estate close to all
amenities and close enough to attractions without being too close.
Shops and restaurants are all within 5/10 mins drive, Theme Parks
are about 20 mins drive and the Gulf or Atlantic beaches can be
reached in about 2 hours. Attractions are many, from theme parks,
beaches, baseball (at Tampa)etc The house is well furnished with
plenty of space, a pool and even table football and a pool table in
the garage. Fantastic fun for all and plenty to keep the kids
amused. All in all a perfect place for a family holiday

Ian Lovatt,London, England

June 2011

Like many people we have been to Orlando and Tuscan Ridge a number
of times so expected a great villa and were not disappointed. What
made The Elm the best place we have stayed in was the service from
Gary & Anne and the personal touch from the management company which
just took all the 'usual' worry out of the equation. In short, super
villa and superb service - The Elm will be the only choice for our
next visit

Mr & Mrs Lambert,Gloucestershire, England

May 2011

Another truly memorable holiday - the second at your villa. We will
certainly recommend the villa to our friends and family members who
might be interested in a trip to Florida. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for keeping this holiday open from last
year due to our son-in-laws situation. Many thanks to both of you.
Gill.

Mrs. Rayner,Northfleet, Kent, England

May 2011

We can honestly say we were well cared for from booking to
returning home by Gary. The villa was amazing, fully equipped with
everything you could wish for. Children were fighting over the
bedrooms before we even got there (we made a deal to swap so they
got a week each to keep them quiet!!) A lovely quiet area yet not
far from the parks and the pool was a welcome return after a busy
day at the parks. The kids loved the snooker and football table and
Mummy loved the space for peace and quiet!!! I would highly
recommend this villa for anyone looking for a lovely, spacious 'home
from home'. Thanks Gary for everything.

The Trevors,East Yorkshire, England

April 2011

This villa is lovely and the pool is the icing on the cake. It's
a home from home and is in a quiet area around 20 minutes to the
nearest park and will be close to the new Legoland later this year!
The service we had from Gary was excellent and the photo directions
were a godsend at 12am!! All in all a fab stay :))

Debs McGilley,Wokingham, England

April 2011

Our 2nd visit to Florida & our 2nd time staying at "The Elm" -
our last was 7 years ago & the house has been well looked after as
it was as clean, comfortable, well maintained & with the addition of
things like the pool table even better equipped. This house was
perfect for our family with 3 teenagers as it is so spacious - it
really is like home from home with all the extras Gary & Anne
provide - 2 bathrooms, comfortable beds, plenty of towels (inc pool
towels), laundry room (I didn't return with 5 cases of washing!)
wireless internet connection, playstation with games, hairdryers,
air con, ice dispenser, the list is endless but it all made for
another fabulous holiday and when you return home from a long day at
the parks to a cold drink and then straight in the pool it's the
best! We love the quiet area that The Elm is set in & had a couple
of days lazing by the pool as it gets the sun all day but you're not
far from all the action as it's about a 15 minute drive to Disney &
30 minutes to Universal/Seaworld/Aquatica which is all off the
Intersate 4 & Publix/Walmart were on route to top up on grocerys. We
didn't want to come home but have returned with wonderful memories
of another very special vacation spent in Florida and The Elm. Thank
you Gary & Anne, we will keep in touch & return again one day!

The Harris Family,Norwich, England

March 2011

Recommended! This was our second stay at The Elm, this time with
baby, and again we had a fantastic holiday helped by everything
being taken care of from start to finish by attentive owners, the
villa being in tip top condition and the fantastic weather - sunny
80'+ and no rain for two weeks. Everything was extremely clean upon
arrival and the pool heaters worked great - spa warmed up very
quickly with powerful jets, really was just what we needed after
slugging it round busy parks. Pool area seems to get sun for most of
the day and is set on set higher ground meaning you also get a nice
cooling breeze. The pool table plays true and like new and saw
plenty of action and we also found that the PS3 works with UK PS3
games. Air con also worked fine which was another weight off mind.
The villa is spacious and well equipped and can easily accommodate
larger family groups. Villa in very handy location - very quiet area
yet not too far away from the main attractions, Disney approx 25
mins away and that's on busy roads. Parks were busy but managed to
do what we wanted and used baby swap to our advantage. Also
recommend use of single rider at Harry Potter - save yourself 90 min
queue. Had some nice takeaways in - Chinese far better than anything
else we experienced at Bamboo Wok up the road at Sand Mine Rd
complex, also there is Applebees which we gave a try for first time
(as every time passed car park full) and good food and 2 4 1 drinks.
Needless to say we will be coming back to The Elm again. Thanks to
Gary and Anne.

Adam McNally, ThursbyCumbria, England

March 2011

We actually stayed March 2011, it was arranged at short notice
and was our first experience of a villa. Many previous holidays in
USA but had always stayed in hotels. Villa was great, extremely well
equipped and the pool and spa were lovely. Gary and Anne are
extremely efficient and friendly and nothing seems to be too much
trouble. Such a good experience that we will probably do it again
sometime. Thank you Gary and Anne.

David & Angela Phin,Scotland

December 2010

We've been lucky enough to holiday in Florida a number of times,
The Elm is one of the nicest, well appointed villa's we have stayed
in. Offering a "true" south facing pool, even on the cold days we
enjoyed the sun and the superb sunset's. Driving to Disney took 10
mins door to maingate with access to I4 very close. All directions
and initial information provided were fantastic and ensured that
everything went smoothly. We will be booking for 2011 and we are
already looking forward to going back to The Elm..... Thanks Gary &
Anne

The Lyon Family,Barnsley,Yorkshire, England

October 2010

This was our third visit to Florida and our favourite house yet.
Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy on arrival, the house was
very well equipped with TV's, DVD players, Stereo and even an Xbox/Playstation.
The pool/spa was fantastic, particularly after a long day doing the
parks. It's very well situated for the parks with plenty of
supermarkets/restaurants nearby, although the house itself is in a
very nice, quiet area. We'll definitely recommend The Elm to anyone
looking to go to Florida and we will definitely stay again in the
future.

Sim & Sue Didcott,Bristol, England

October 2010

First time staying in a villa. Couldn't have wished for anything
better! Facilities and location excellent. The boys loved the
swimming pool, pool toys, games room, and not forgetting the TV in
their bedrooms! The communication from Gary was 1st class and the
details provided a few weeks before departure were superb. Hope to
be back sometime soon!

The Jones Family,Hamilton, Scotland

August 2010

Arrived at the villa to find it very well equipped and extremely
well maintained. Always a worry booking on the web and not seeing a
villa prior to booking but we were very pleased indeed. The pool was
very welcoming on the days we relaxed a bit and also in the evening
after the parks. The location is great with access to the i-4
minutes away providing access to all parks and downtown areas.
Management company very helpful, providing assistance with every
query we had. The Elm really made the holiday for us and if we ever
decide to return to Florida booking the Elm will be a must.

The Ley Family,Shropshire, England

August 2010

Our experience in The Elm when we spent a week in August was
memorable. When we arrived at the villa everything we needed was
available including kitchen utensils, extra sheets, extra
towels,...etc And the villa was extremely well-maintained and clean,
the management staff were also very helpful. We loved the pool and
all the water toys that were available!! Ultimately, our experience
was unforgettable and we will definitely repeat it if we went to
Florida. We also referred the villa to all our friends and relatives
inside the United States and in Jordan. Shaheen Family, 7/31-8/7

Mr Hazem Shaheen,Amman, Jordan

July 2010

HAVING VISITED FLORIDA FIVE TIMES, THIS WITHOUT DOUBT IS ONE OF THE
CLEANEST AND BEST KEPT VILLAS WE HAVE USED. THE LOCATION IS EASY TO
FIND JUST OFF US27 HIGHWAY AND IS JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM THEME
PARKS. ALSO THERE ARE WALMART AND PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS WELL WITHIN
REACH. THE KIDS THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THE POOL TABLE AND CONSOLE. POOL
WAS VERY WELCOMING AFTER HOT DAY AT THEME PARKS AND BEACHES. AIR
CONDITIONING WAS VERY QUIET, PLENTY OF ROOM FOR EVERYONE. WOULD
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS VILLA TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND HOPEFULLY
WE WILL RETURN.

The White Family,Lincoln, England

June 2010

This was our second visit to the Villa, and this gave us peace of
mind as we knew everything we needed for a comfortable stay was
going to be there, We arrived at the Villa after a long journey and
was delighted to walk in and settled down quickly in the homely
comfort of the villa. It was always good to come back to the Villa
after a busy day at the parks, and many times we heard ourselves
say, we are home, the spa was a treat to sooth the muscles and
prepare for the next day. The Elms website was of great value, and
the wireless access was excellent for keeping in touch with everyone
at home. We would have no hesitation staying at The Elm on our next
visit to Florida Thanks to Gary and Anne for everything we needed on
our family holiday.

Angus, Elizabeth and
Callum,Scotland

June 2010

Very last minute booking.....handled very well though, very
organised and informative with all aspects of booking... The villa
itself was fantastic, great location just off US27, 15 mins from
Disney but also just in the right place to venture to Busch gardens,
only took us 45 mins door to door..(prob just my driving lol). Near
to restaurants and the fab Walmart for all your holiday food items
and cheaper gifts to bring home. The villa was both comfortable and
well equipped in fact everything and more that you could need for a
fantastic Florida holiday. The villa management people were also
very friendly always good to know incase of problems. In summary
great villa, fab location and Gary and Anne were very good at
providing all relevant information and more.....we would def book
again. thanks

Avril, Richard, Alex &
Kate,Lincolnshire, England

June 2010

An excellent villa with superb facilities. This villa is ideally
situated in a quiet area of US 27 with only a 20 minute drive to the
Disney parks areas. The villa management company were great, on hand
to deal with any problems that arose during our stay. The pool and
spa tub was a great way to unwind after a day at the parks and this
villa has a good deal of privacy situated on slightly higher ground.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and rate this property highly. Many
thanks Dave and Jo

Mr & Mrs Kildea,West Yorkshire, England

May 2010

We have just returned from a fantastic time in Orlando. This is
our third visit to Orlando and our second time at The Elm. Making
the right choice of house to rent really does make a difference and
we shall be going back to Tuscan Ridge the next time we go to
Orlando! The Elm has everything you can want from a holiday home and
is placed perfectly for all attractions and amenities.

The Brown Family,Hertfordshire, England

April 2010

We had a terrific holiday with glorious weather in a faultless
villa. The Elm was superb with every conceivable convenience. All
contact with Gary prior to and during our stay was spot on - he
couldn't do enough to make sure our stay was perfect and then of
course he stepped up to the plate when we needed to extend our stay
somewhat because of the Icelandic Volcano. We've holidayed in
Florida twice before and this is without doubt the best villa we've
ever had - it really is no more than 12 minutes from the Disney
parks - the road system is terrific and driving stress free. If you
can't decide on a villa for your holiday - take our advice and use
The Elm - we are hard to please Scots and we were delighted!

The Cotton Family,Ayrshire, Scotland

March 2010

We arrived back yesterday after a fantastic time at your villa
.We have stayed in many villas before but yours certainly had a
homely feel and made for a very relaxing two weeks which was just
what we needed. We all loved the hot tub and spent many happy
hours in it. My son and fiancée came with us and enjoyed it so
much they may be looking at booking it again next year for their
honeymoon as the location was ideal. Hope we left everything ok.
Many thanks .Regards Lesley and Geoff

Lesley & Geoff GibsonCambridgeshire, England

March 2010

We had a great time. The house was very clean and had all the
facilities we could want. Excellent location. Would definitely come
back.

Richard MencnerEast Sussex, England

February 2010

We had a great time! Your house is beautiful and it was such a
pleasure to deal with Anne & Gary.

Noemie & Benno LebovitsBaltimore, USA

January 2010

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Florida.
Staying at the "Elm" was like being home from home only more
luxurious. No more hotels for us after a stay in a villa. The
weather could have been better but Florida was having a cold spell!
We loved having our own pool and spa to relax in!! and played many
games on the football table. We will definitely return in the
future. Gary was so helpful with everything before we left. What a
brilliant week.